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The book deals with expounding the nature of Reality as it is
understood in contemporary times in Quantum Physics. It also
explains the classical Indian theory of Sunya in its diverse
facets. Thereafter it undertakes comparison between the two which
is an area of great topical interest. It is a cross-disciplinary
study by erudite Indian and western scholars between traditional
Indian knowledge system and contemporary researches in Physical
sciences. It points out how the theory of 'Sunyata has many seminal
ideas and theories in common with contemporary Quantum Physics. The
learned authors have tried to dissolve the "mysteries" of Quantum
Physics and resolved its "weird paradoxes" with the help of theory
of Sunyata. The issue of non-separability or entanglement has been
approached with the help of the Buddhist theory of
Pratityasamutpada. The paradoxical situation of "wave-particle
duality" has been explained with the help of Upanisadic theory of
complementarity of the two opposites. The measurement problem
represented by "Schrodinger's cat" has been dealt with by resorting
to two forms of the calculation of probabilities. Some writers have
argued for Sunyata-like non-essentialist position to understand
quantum reality. To make sense of quantum theory some papers
provide a happy symbiosis of technical understanding and personal
meditative experience by drawing multifarious parallels. This book
will be of interest to philosophically inclined physicists and
philosophers with interest in quantum mechanics.
The book, divided into two major parts, discusses the evolution of
the concept and symbols of zero and the history of pi. Both the
topics are discussed from the Neolithic Age to the nineteenth
century. The book also clears the assumption that Johann Heinrich
Lambert (AD 1761) only invented the irrationality of pi by
crediting Lambert jointly with André Marie Legendre (AD 1794).
Part 1, consisting of six stages spread in six chapters, meets a
challenge to the authors as eminent scholars of the history of
mathematics have diverse opinions based on conjectures. This part
primarily discusses how the symbol O, in the Vedic religious
practices, considered a replica of the universe prescribed for
meditation on the unknown Brahman (conceived of as the space
supreme in the Upanishads), was later transcended to the symbol of
an unknown quantity in mathematics along with a dot for zero in an
arena of atheism. It also highlights how the zero notation and the
decimal system of Indian numerals embellished with the algebraic
thoughts of Brahmagupta passed on to China and Europe via Arabia.
Topics in this part have traced the development from the origin to
the final form as seen today after the western practice and try to
put an end to the long-standing debate over history. Appendices
contain the Sanskrit verses (transliterated with meanings into
English) along with the essential mathematical deduction referred
to in the body of the part to help the reader to have a better
understanding. Part 2 speaks of a novel idea of unveiling the
nature of pi interwoven with threads of historical ups and downs in
the world scenario. This part, containing five chapters, collects
all available up-to-date data in every field of history to make the
presentation complete in all respects. This part discusses the
origin of the definition of pi as the rim of a wheel is thrice its
diameter at the Indus Valley in the fourth millennium BC. This part
also discusses the enlightenment of China in circle-squaring
(classical method), Indian mathematics with astronomical knowledge
along the Buddhist channel, and India’s discovering
circumference/diameter as a non-Euclidean number.
This book analyses global issues holistically and offers pragmatic
solutions from a Jainism perspective. Accordingly, it presents a
fresh vision of individual development, social transformation and
cosmic wellbeing based on the central tenets and practices of
Jainism. Through this book, readers learn viable solutions to the
current problems of environmental disharmony, economical distress,
and religious and cultural conflicts. It deals with religious
pluralism and brings to fore the need for harmony of religions and
interfaith dialogues. The book is interesting for people from
varied walks of life who are looking forward to a world that is
established in peace, harmony and wellness. It is of immense value
and interest for people from all walks of life to the Jain
community to revisit the basic tenets propounded in classical
literature.
This book provides a philosophical foundation to the theory and
practice of education from the Indian perspective. It is guided by
an 'axionoetic' approach to education and therefore it deals with
the epistemological foundation and value orientation of education.
The author discusses the ontological, epistemological, logical,
ethical and axiological bases of education in a holistic and
integrated manner. The author maintains that education is a
planned, methodical and purposive enhancement of human
potentialities as a natural development. This presupposes correct
and adequate formulation of the objectives and goals of education
as per the needs and aspirations of pupils. Education also equips
individuals for a good quality of life. Keeping in view the applied
dimension of philosophy, this book analyses practical issues of
moral education like character building value-negativism in the
context of education. It also deals with issues concerning peace,
sustainable development, sustainable judicious consumption etc.
which should have a bearing on educational policies and programmes.
This book provides a philosophical foundation to the theory and
practice of education from the Indian perspective. It is guided by
an 'axionoetic' approach to education and therefore it deals with
the epistemological foundation and value orientation of education.
The author discusses the ontological, epistemological, logical,
ethical and axiological bases of education in a holistic and
integrated manner. The author maintains that education is a
planned, methodical and purposive enhancement of human
potentialities as a natural development. This presupposes correct
and adequate formulation of the objectives and goals of education
as per the needs and aspirations of pupils. Education also equips
individuals for a good quality of life. Keeping in view the applied
dimension of philosophy, this book analyses practical issues of
moral education like character building value-negativism in the
context of education. It also deals with issues concerning peace,
sustainable development, sustainable judicious consumption etc.
which should have a bearing on educational policies and programmes.
This book analyses global issues holistically and offers pragmatic
solutions from a Jainism perspective. Accordingly, it presents a
fresh vision of individual development, social transformation and
cosmic wellbeing based on the central tenets and practices of
Jainism. Through this book, readers learn viable solutions to the
current problems of environmental disharmony, economical distress,
and religious and cultural conflicts. It deals with religious
pluralism and brings to fore the need for harmony of religions and
interfaith dialogues. The book is interesting for people from
varied walks of life who are looking forward to a world that is
established in peace, harmony and wellness. It is of immense value
and interest for people from all walks of life to the Jain
community to revisit the basic tenets propounded in classical
literature.
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